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The definition of idea
16 Definitions of: idea
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- noun, any content of the mind, esp the conscious mind
- noun, the thought of something
- noun, a mental representation of something
- noun, the characterization of something in general terms; concept
- noun, an individual's conception of something
- noun, the belief that something is the case
- noun, a scheme, intention, plan, etc
- noun, a vague notion or indication; inkling
- noun, significance or purpose
- noun, philosophy a) a private mental object, regarded as the immediate object of thought or perception b) a Platonic Idea or Form
- noun, music a thematic phrase or figure; motif
- noun, a mental image
- noun, get ideas to become ambitious, restless, etc
- noun, not one's idea of not what one regards as (hard work, a holiday, etc)
- noun, that's an idea that is worth considering
- noun, the very idea! that is preposterous, unreasonable, etc
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| Synonyms: | belief, surmise, interpretation, suggestion, reason, hypothesis, method, plan, scheme, proposal | And more... |
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